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07-03-2022 | Original Paper

Anxiety in Autistic Youth: Understanding the Impact on Child, Caregiver, and Family Quality of Life

Auteurs: Stephanie J. Howe, Jessica Baraskewich, Carly A. McMorris

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 3/2023

Abstract

Limited research has examined how anxiety affects the quality of life (QoL) of autistic individuals and their family. In this mixed-method study, we investigated the impact of anxiety symptoms on the lives of autistic children and family members, and the association between anxiety symptom severity, child QoL, family QoL, and caregiver stress. Twenty autistic youth with clinically significant anxiety aged 8–14 years of age and their caregivers completed questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Twenty themes emerged to highlight how anxiety significantly impacts autistic children and their families across various areas of life. Higher levels of anxiety were associated with lower child QoL. Implications for providing appropriate, evidence-based services to support families and promote positive QoL are discussed.

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Titel: Anxiety in Autistic Youth: Understanding the Impact on Child, Caregiver, and Family Quality of Life
Auteurs: Stephanie J. Howe
Jessica Baraskewich
Carly A. McMorris
Publicatiedatum: 07-03-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-022-02277-2

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